Bow hunting for white-tailed deer is permitted at select parks in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Hunting is allowed during the regulated state deer hunting seasons only. A valid Maryland hunting license and free daily reservation are required.

Public Bow Hunting Parks

The following parks are open to public bow hunting:

• Aquasco Farm CWMA (PDF) - Archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun
• Gardner Road Park CWMA (PDF) - Archery only
• Patuxent River Park - Billingsley CWMA (PDF) - Archery only
• Queen Anne Bridge Road CWMA (PDF) - Archery Only (New! 2018-19 season)

Visit the Southern Region Public Hunting Lands web page for additional public hunting opportunities in the southern region of Maryland.
  

Contact Us

For more information, please email or call the Park Ranger Office at 301-627-7755.

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